Apprentice Multiskilled Engineer

Overview

Closing date: 15th March 2026

First Year Base Pay £27,277 annually + Bonus + Shares + More Benefits!

DIAGEO APPRENTICESHIPS — YOUR NEXT BIG OPPORTUNITY

Curious about what it’s like to help build some of the planet’s most iconic brands? With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Join us to collaborate, explore, and innovate as you build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

• An inclusive culture that welcomes you and values your unique perspective
• Supportive leaders who champion your growth and celebrate your progress
• Skills that set you up for success, including respected qualifications and hands-on experience
• A safe and encouraging environment focused on wellbeing, learning, and confidence

As a Diageo Engineering Apprentice at our Marshalls Road site in Belfast, you’ll learn by doing, working alongside expert engineers, getting hands‑on with real equipment, and building your confidence one step at a time. You’ll support day to day engineering tasks, help tackle technical problems, and share your progress through weekly reviews and project presentations. It’s a welcoming environment where curiosity is encouraged, your ideas matter, and your growth truly counts.

• Support and shadow engineers during day-to-day tasks and engineering projects
• Assist with planned maintenance to ensure equipment runs safely and effectively
• Carry out fault-finding and support root-cause problem-solving
• Follow all health and safety protocols and safe-working procedures
• Document and report your work daily and weekly, both in writing and verbally
• Present your project work and complete a weekly job review
• Recognise opportunities for continuous improvement in your own learning and in the performance of the production line
• Contribute positively to a friendly, inclusive, supportive engineering team

This exciting programme will support you working towards an ENGINEERING Mechatronics, Level 5, Foundation Degree Higher Level Apprenticeship. Covering a period of 3 years you will spend your time at college – SERC (South Eastern Regional College) - one day per week, with your remaining 4 days spent on site. Suitable transport to and from work and college would be beneficial.

• GCSE grade C/4 in English Language & Maths (Or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification) or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills
  - Communication, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification.
• Passes in 4 different subjects (can include English Language and Mathematics and as above), with 1 at GCE Advanced (A) level (grades A-E), and 3 at GCSE level (grades A*-C*/9-4), or equivalent

A minimum of 56 UCAS Tariff points including:

• RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering with overall award profile MPP or Diploma in Engineering with overall award profile MM

• Access to HE Diploma (NI): 45% overall in an Engineering Access course and 45% in level 2 Access Mathematics.

You’re the kind of person who brings energy, heart and curiosity wherever you go. You love being part of something bigger, and you’re excited to grow, develop fresh abilities and make a real impact. You don’t pretend to know everything and that’s your superpower. Instead, you ask questions, stay open-minded and use every experience as a chance to level up. You show up with positivity, a can-do attitude and a willingness to get involved.

Whether you’re collaborating with others or taking the lead on your own tasks, you bring authenticity, kindness and a proactive attitude. You’re still figuring things out (we all are!) but you’re committed, passionate and ready to shine.

• Motivation and drive — you’re determined to move…